Good but not the GTA we were expectin, here's is why i think why:
Gta 3 on its own was revolutionary being the first sandbox game ever made. Gta Vice City introduced more cars, bikes, brilliant radio stations and helicopters which elevated the series to new heights. Gta San Andreas introduced more vehicles like planes and helicopters, better gun play, some realism but not too much to ruin the game. And Gta 4.....Hmmmmm
This is my biggest problem with gta4, it doesn't do anything new for the series. Its more polished and some aspects have been improved while some have got worse. Here is my rundown of GTA 4's pros and cons:
Pros: Brilliant graphics and terrifically designed city. Driving is at first dull but enjoyable after you get familiar with it. Improved gun play with GoW style cover system. Some good characters and great script. Mobile phone means you dont have to trudge from one place to another more missions. Still has the typical gta humour. Niko is a like able character (i wasn't fond of him at first). New wanted system makes dealing with the cops less frustrating.
Cons: The entire games pacing is soooooooooo slow - The default movement is walking and you have to hold A to jog. Turning corners is slow and clunky while walking or running. No countryside for mountain biking and dirt bike riding. No property management which is ridiculous as at one point in the game you have one save point in the entire city. Gun play makes game too easy. Cut scenes are too long with so much dialog, after a few hours i was not watching any cut scenes. Some unbelievably annoying characters (Goddammit Brucie shut the hell up!!!!!!). Mission design is getting really stale as it has not changed since the first gta. Darts, TV, Internet, pool - all bloomin pointless. I found the multiplayer really dull (but you don't buy gta for its multiplayer).
So there you are, it may be a matter of opinion but this is a disappointing game, i will happily retuirn to play san andreas on my old relic of my ps2.............
